About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position. 

Job Title:  Project Officer – JEOP Operations

Department:   JEOP

Band: VII

Reports To:  JEOP Senior Project Officer - Operations

Country/Location:  Ethiopia/Kombolcha

Job Summary:

The Project Officer – Operations position will be responsible to compile, analyze, and report regular reports on JEOP Title II Commodity dispatch and distribution for the program response in Amhara region. Hence, she/he will be responsible to handle all JEOP Amhara response commodity tracking and reporting, including but not limited to commodity dispatch, distribution, loss, disposition, and other commodity management issues. This position will need to coordinate with and maintain good relationships with JEOP partners (REST, FH, CARE, and WV) to ensure that JEOP activities for the program response in the region are successful.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile JEOP status update from implementing partners in Amhara region daily/weekly and provide an update to JEOP D/CoP-Operations and PM I – Operations on dispatch, distribution, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Handle and keep all JEOP commodity dispatch and distribution data and provide necessary reports when required.
• Compile, analyze and report JEOP commodity dispatch and distribution status update to Food Cluster, Emergency Coordination Center as per the schedule set by the Food Cluster of Amhara region.
• Focal person for JEOP Commodity Data Quality assurance for the Amhara Response and represent the JEOP operation unit for all related tasks (internally and externally).
• Ensure all incidents in JEOP Amhara response operational area are reported in a timely manner and follow up on the closing of the incident with monitoring team, partner, and PDP.
• Coordinate with JEOP Commodity Risk Monitoring and Compliance team to compile, document, and report on JEOP operational security and access issues to provide maximum program results.
• Liaison with CRS Supply Chain Department and partners logistics staff to ensure smooth commodity movement for JEOP Amhara response.
• Coordinate and facilitate a weekly meeting with implementing partners representatives in Amhara region for the JEOP response (JEOP D/COP – Operations or his designate will chair this meeting).
• Support accountability through overseeing partner FDP carryover balances, track CRS PDP’s dispatch records to the program implementation woredas in Amhara region and cross check with partners record for consistency.
• Track commodity loss reports related to JEOP Amhara response and ensure timely reporting, claim settlement as per USG Regulation 11 and documentation.
• Ensure documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
• Perform any related activities assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management, Accounting, or related social field of study with 2 years' relevant experience for MA/MSC or 4 years relevant experience for BA degree
• Experience in the field of emergency response, title II commodity management, in a USAID funded project in an NGO.
• Strong familiarity with the policies, rules, and regulations applicable for commodity management and handling, and auditing (Reg. 11, GACAP, etc.) preferred
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement in a complex emergency.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), especially MS-Excel.

Personal Skills

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Required/Desired Language: English, Amharic

Travel Required: Approximately 30%

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: JEOP Program Manager I - Operations

Internal: JEOP team, Supply Chain Department, Kombolcha PDP team, CRS Finance and Administration

External: JEOP consortium members in Amhara; Amhara region DRMO, NDRMC, WFP, UNOCHA and other government officials

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Trusting Relationships
• Professional Growth
• Partnership
• Accountability

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link;  CLICK HERE

And attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline January 15, 2021.

You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply**